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Organic Turf and Soil workshops
Organic Soil and Turf Management Workshops for Professionals
Gaia Collage is pleased to present their Soil and Turf Workshops here in Toronto at the Center for Urban Ecology (Ecocenter)
Humber Aboretum
205 Humber College Blvd.,
www.humberarboretum.on.ca/inform.htm
Dates: Fri Mar 27, Sat Mar 28, Sun Mar 29 8:30-5:30
Parking is $7.00 per day in the long term parking lot. Food is available at various college facilities and (on Sunday) at the student residence. But we still ask people to bring their own lunch just in case.
If you have been wanting to move away from using chemicals to manage your landscapes, then the Organic Soil Management workshop will help prepare you to make this paradigm shift!
Soil is the foundation of landscape health. Whether you grow ornamental gardens, turf or vegetables, you need to understand how soil works.
Not just a lifeless and sterile ‘growing medium’ - soil is the exact opposite. It's an ecosystem, and needs to be managed as such. Soil processes are universal, regardless of what you are growing. Our job is primarily one of fine-tuning.
The greatest biodiversity on earth occurs (or should occur) in the top few inches of soil. Soil ecosystem health and plant health are inseparably linked.
What You Will Learn
In this intensive three-day, professional workshop you will learn how to:
- Assess the health of your soil, and support the natural processes within the soil that result in plant health.
- Gain a deeper understanding of organic horticulture, and how you can integrate organic practices into your own.
Topics include
- Interdependence within ecosystems
- Soil ecology, biology and chemistry
- Soil / water relationship and water management
- Soil fertility management
- Soil testing
- Connecting plant health with soil health
- Pesticides and their effect on ecosystems
- Landscape health management vs. pest management
- Transitioning landscapes to organic practices
Location:Humber Aboretum
205 Humber College Blvd.,
www.humberarboretum.on.ca/inform.htm
Workshop Fee: $549.00 (add GST)
NOTE: ISA Certified Arborists earn 21 CEUS for organic soil management workshop
Please note:You must pre-register to confirm your spot. Space is limited.
How To Pre-Register:
By Phone: (250)709-2229
On-line: gaiacollege.ca/soil
For more information please visit the Gaia College at gaiacollege.ca
or email us at info@gaiacollege.ca
Organic Turf Management Two 1-Day Intensive Workshops
Center for Urban Ecology (Ecocenter)
Humber Aboretum
205 Humber College Blvd.,
www.humberarboretum.on.ca/inform.htm
Dates: Wed Mar 25th 8:30-5:30 or Tue Mar 31st 8:30-5:30
Parking is $7.00 per day in the long term parking lot. Food is available at various college facilities and (on Sunday) at the student residence. But we still ask people to bring their own lunch just in case.
Increased concern around reducing toxic chemicals and conserving water has generated growing interest in sustainable landscapes from the public, businesses and governments alike. Legislation, such as the Ontario Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act demonstrates this new shift towards sustainability. The Organic Turf Management workshop will increase your knowledge base in organics and give you to a competitive advantage in the shift to sustainable land care.
What You Will Learn
In this very intensive one-day workshop you will be introduced to the underlying principles and processes at work within natural ecosystems. You will learn:
- How the use of environmental toxins is counterproductive to achieving your landscape goals.
- How to restore soil ecology and build the soil's natural water holding capacity.
- A new decision making framework that enables you to work with nature to create and maintain healthy, beautiful lawns.
- To understand the process of transitioning a landscape from chemical dependency to organic self-sufficiency.
- To gain a deeper understanding of organic horticulture in general.
Topics include
- Interdependence within ecosystems
- Soil ecology, biology and chemistry
- Soil fertility management
- Underlying causes of plant & landscape health problems pesticides and their effect on ecosystems
- Grass physiology & cultural requirements
- Organic practices & products
- Managing turf health problems without the use of environmental toxins
Location:Humber Aboretum
205 Humber College Blvd.,
www.humberarboretum.on.ca/inform.htm
Workshop Fee: $195.00 (add GST)
NOTE: ISA Certified Arborists earn 3.5 CEUS for organic turf management workshop
Please note:You must pre-register to confirm your spot. Space is limited.
How To Pre-Register:
By Phone: (250)709-2229
On-line: gaiacollege.ca/turf
For more information please visit the Gaia College at gaiacollege.ca
or email us at info@gaiacollege.ca
About The Instructors
Heide Hermary
Holds a Diploma in Horticulture, and a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Heide presents truly revolutionary educational programs in organic horticulture. In 2007, she received “Educator of the Year” Award from the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association. Heide is President of Gaia College, and co-founder of the Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL). In 2007, she published the first comprehensive text book in organic horticulture, “Working With Nature – Shifting Paradigms”.
Phil Nauta
Owner of The Organic Gardener's Pantry and past owner of Only Organic Lawn and Garden Care, Phil has 10 years experience in landscaping and golf course maintenance. Phil is an instructor for Gaia College and Director of Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL). A SOUL Certified Organic Land Care Professional, Phil holds several certificates including; Organic Landscape Management, Sustainable Building and Design and Permaculture Design and is an Accredited Professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Presented by Gaia Collage - Cultivating community
In Partnership With: Organic Landscape Alliance
and GARDEN JANE Garden education & recreation for people of all ages gardenjane.com
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